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Ive dabbled withdry brushinghere and there in my time, but never really committed.
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Read on to see if I could finally buy into the hype.
What is Dry Brushing?
It is also a great way to invigorate body and mind, especially at the start of the day.
She adds that different brushes can have a different effect on the body.
Dry brushes made with boar hair bristles is ideal for daily use and exfoliation.
It also may bring us full body-mind refreshment as an added self-care benefit, she adds.
Garshick says its not recommended for anyone with sensitive, broken, or inflamed skin like eczema or psoriasis.
When you do your stomach, brush down towards your groin.
Also, the practitioner can demonstrate proper technique and pressure for your skin and body pop in.
But that doesnt mean doing it at home wont have its own benefits.
After a few tries on your own, she says you get used to it.
But if your skin can tolerate it, Bolvary says that it can be a daily practice.
She recommends doing it at the start of your day, right before hopping in the shower.
Some people find it more stimulating and energizing than a cup of coffee, she says.
I have found that combining it with a contrast showeri.e.
Its worth noting thatas hard as I willed itdry brushing wont stimulate lymphatic drainage enough to cure a hangover.
Which is deeply sad.
Then set it aside to dry.
These tools are not meant to last forever, she says.
But ones with boar hair or fine ionic copper bristles make for great options as well.
Next up… time to crack body moisturizing.
